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This week, Pat chats with Stjepan Sejic about his career, from his origins in the business, to his current Top Cow work. We discuss the stories behind Sunstone, Death Vigil, and Ravine. We talk about his art styles, his upcoming run on Rat Queens, his productivity, ‘sex nerds’ and so much more. A really fun chat, so check it out!

Music by the Revengineers and the Eagles of Death Metal. Cover art by Stjepan Sejic, design by Chris Maze.

Jonathan Hickman makes his long awaited return to the podcast to discuss his current slate of creator owned projects, and his epic run on the Avengers books. We check in on his creative partnership with Ryan Bodenheim and their new project, the Dying and the Dead. We catch up on East of West and the Manhattan Projects, and follow up on Feel Better Now. We then talk about his Avengers work, and of course, Secret Wars! A fun and revealing chat, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and Muse! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Dustin Weaver!

This week, Pat shines the spotlight on Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers and New Avengers runs. Joined by Kevin Spooner and Mike Furth, we discuss some of the books’ big moments, our favorite reveals, make guesses on where it’s all going, and so much more! Nearly two hours of geeking out, and a really fun show. HEAVY SPOILERS, though, so be warned!

Music by the Revengineers and Mastodon. Cover art illustrated by Kev Walker and Frank Martin, design by Chris Maze.

This week on Loikamania: Chris Burnham returns! We talk about life after Batman, leaving Chicago for L.A., and the genesis of his newest project with Grant Morrison: Nameless! We also go over the first issue, which is currently out in stores and in Comixology. Plus, find out what Chris is reading these days. A fun show, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and The Art of Noise! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn!

This week, Pat chats with illustrator Mahmud Asrar. We talk about his beginnings in the comics biz, his early work on books like Dynamo 5. We talk about his work on the many X-Men titles, including his current stint on All-New X-Men with Brian Michael Bendis. Plus, some process talk! A fun chat, so come and get it!

Cover art by Mahmud Asrar and Marte Gracia, design by Chris Maze. Music by the Revengineers and Weezer.

This week, Pat chats with Mike Furth, the mastermind behind the much-talked about Marvel Cinematic Universe Omnibus fan edit. We talk about his various flirtations with the comics biz, his website, TheComicArchive.com, and of course, what possessed him into assembling this monstrous Marvel film edit? All this and more in another fun episode of Loikamania!

This week, Pat chats with editor Lauren Sankovitch. We talk about her beginnings in the comics biz, the comic that made her a fan, working with freelancers, as well as the ups and downs of the job. We also discuss the many projects she was involved with during her tenure at Marvel, and so much more. Plus, some wrestling talk! A fun show, so check it out!

This week on Loikamania, we welcome Marvel Studios concept artist Andy Park to the show! We talk about his beginnings in the comics biz, what led him into doing concept art, and working on properties like God of War. Then, we discuss his current work for Marvel Studios, covering his entire tenure there, and what’s coming up. PLUS: discover Pat and Andy’s really, really old connection..

Another fun show, so check it out! Cover illustrated by Andy Park and designed by Chris Maze.

We are back! And we are weekly! This week, award-winning artist RAMON PEREZ returns to talk about life post-Tale of Sand, his recent string of Marvel work and so much more. We get into some process talk, working with writers like Dan Slott and Jason Aaron, and we talk about dressing up at conventions. All this and more in a fun episode of Loikamania!

This week, Jason Aaron returns! We catch up on what he’s been up to since our last chat, including a rundown on Thanos Rising and Original Sin. We talk about the first four issues of Southern Bastards, as well as the first issues of Thor and Men of Wrath. Plus, we even talk a little about that Star Wars book he’s doing with John Cassaday, as well as some pro wrestling talk. A fun show, so give it a listen!

Music by The Revengineers and Mastodon. Cover illustration by Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson, design by Chris Maze.